Summary
Marvel Rivalshas announced its first post-launch special event. Hero shooterMarvel Rivalshas proven to be incredibly popular since launch, drawing in millions of players excited by itsOverwatchmeets Marvel concept. The launch version ofMarvel Rivalshas 33 playable characters, eight maps, and four game modes for players to enjoy, but like with any live service game, more is on the way.
Marvel Rivalsleaks have revealed some of the new characters that are in development for the roster, with some currently-missing heavy hitters seemingly on the way. If the leaks are accurate,Marvel Rivalsfans can look forward to new playable heroes like The Thing, Blade,and even Ultron. What didn’t leak in advance, though, is the plan for theMarvel Rivalswinter event, set to kick off on Friday, December 20 at 00:00 UTC.
TheMarvel RivalsWinter Celebration event on December 20 will feature a brand-new limited-time 4v4 game mode called Jeff’s Winter Splash, themed afterbreakout strategist character Jeff the Land Shark. It will also include a special Gallery Card customization event. Players will be challenged to complete special tasks to unlock the Jeff the Land Shark: Cuddly Fuzzlefin costume, nameplate, spray, and “other rewards.” An end date for the event has not been announced, but we do know that it will include premium skins for players to buy in the shop as well.
Marvel Rivals Winter Celebration Event Skins
TheMarvel RivalsWinter Celebration event premium skins include an icy, perhaps Krampus-themed skin forVanguard hero Venom, an adorable Christmas tree skin for Groot, and skiing skins for Magik and Rocket Raccoon, with the latter even having a Santa hat. Pricing information is unavailable at the time of this writing, but the skins all look great, setting the bar high for futureMarvel Rivalsholiday events.
While the skins are impressive, theMarvel RivalsWinter Celebration event seems relatively low-key compared to the competition. Details onOverwatch 2’s Winter Wonderland 2024 event have yet to be revealed, past versions of the mode have let fans know what to expect. It’s highly likely that there will be multiple new holiday-themed skins in the shop, plus multiple specially-themed, limited-time game modes to try as well. Not only that, butOverwatch 2fans can expect some of the game’s maps to get snowy makeovers while theWinter Wonderland eventis live in the game. Of course,Marvel Rivalsis a brand-new game, so it’s not really fair to compare the two events, and it’s likely that future events for the Marvel-themed hero shooter will be more substantial.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
